Have you ever spilled some juice or broken a toy by accident?
Sometimes it feels scary to tell the truth. You may worry that someone will be upset. But telling the truth is one of the kindest things you can do.
When you tell the truth, people know they can trust you.
Your parents, teachers, and friends feel happy because they know you are honest.
Honesty means saying what really happened, even when it feels difficult.
Imagine that you accidentally color on the wall.
You could hide the crayons.
You could say someone else did it.
Or you could say, "I'm sorry. I made a mistake."
Which choice helps everyone solve the problem?
The last one!
When people know the truth, they can help.
Mistakes happen to everyone.
Good people make mistakes too.
Honest people tell the truth and try to make things better.
Being honest also helps us feel good inside.
Our hearts feel lighter because we do not have to keep a secret that is not true.
Every time you choose honesty, you become a little stronger.
People trust honest children because they know they can believe their words.
The next time something goes wrong, remember these simple words.
Tell the truth.
Say you are sorry if you made a mistake.
Help fix the problem.
That is what honesty looks like.
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